CAPITAL CRIME
2026

A CRIME AND THRILLER FESTIVAL WITH A DIFFERENCE.
Thursday 18 June - Saturday 20 June 2026

We are so excited to announce that Capital Crime is returning for its annual 3-day festival in 2026. Join us and over 100 authors and specialists celebrate the crime and thriller genres in the heart of central London.

Capital Crime is one of the world’s largest celebrations of crime and thriller fiction. We invite you and all the best creatives, writers we all love to read, filmmakers we all love to watch to spend two days in our Capital together; delivering a packed schedule of entertaining and thought-provoking events. 

  • "Loved the event, the audience, the ambience - such a top-notch festival - kudos to you and all the staff!"

    Ian Rankin

  • "Last year I said Capital Crime was the best festival I'd ever been to, apologies I was wrong, this year's has been the best festival I've ever been to @CapitalCrime1 #CapitalCrime2024

    Andy Wormald

  • "What a fantastic weekend. Everyone who make this happen..you are all legends. Thank you 🙏🥰👍📚"

    TM Payne

  • "Thank you @DavidHHeadley, @LizzeiCurle and all of the fantastic team. Had a fabulous time at #CapitalCrime24! Looking forward to next year already! 😁😁😁👍"

    Amer Anwar

  • "What a great weekend at Capital Crime. So many lovely people, so many lovely books. Thank you @DavidHHeadley @CapitalCrime1

    Cailey Barker

  • "My day at @CapitalCrime1 was a good one. Made the most of it by catching as many brilliant panels as we could, and they were all superb. Looking forward to next year where we really do need to make it a full weekender. #books #booktwitter #capitalcrime2024 #booklove"

    Jen Lucas